What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Louisiana
My boyfriend and I purchased a car from a man here in Louisiana, but after purchasing it, we found out he had never put the title into his name. The title shows the original owners name, who then sold it to a licensed dealer (in Massachusetts), who then sold it to the man we bought it from. I have read online that, unless you are a licensed dealer, it is illegal to sell a car without first transferring the title into your own name.
We re-contacted the guy who sold the car to us, who said he will not go get the title transferred to his name. He told us to just file for lost title, but this will not work because then we would need the registered owner (3 owners back) to be involved.
Can anyone help me with this? What is our best course of action at this point?
Thanks!
Sarah
My boyfriend and I purchased a car from a man here in Louisiana, but after purchasing it, we found out he had never put the title into his name. The title shows the original owners name, who then sold it to a licensed dealer (in Massachusetts), who then sold it to the man we bought it from. I have read online that, unless you are a licensed dealer, it is illegal to sell a car without first transferring the title into your own name.
We re-contacted the guy who sold the car to us, who said he will not go get the title transferred to his name. He told us to just file for lost title, but this will not work because then we would need the registered owner (3 owners back) to be involved.
Can anyone help me with this? What is our best course of action at this point?
Thanks!
Sarah
